Infrastructure Resilience with Russ Matthys - an APWA 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leader

The Public Works Nerds

Join us for our first of hopefully many conversations with an APWA Top Ten Public Works Leader. In this episode we are joined by a Public Works Nerds Podcast veteran, Russ Matthys. In 2023, Russ was one of 10 professionals named a Top Ten Public Works Leader by APWA. We talk to Russ about the award and what that means to him.
We also talk about a new task force formed by the Minnesota Legislature. Russ teased about this when we last talked to him and since then he was appointed to the task force as the APWA representative.
With the formation of the Minnesota Infrastructure Resilience Task Force, Russ provides a window into the collaborative efforts aimed at elevating asset management and infrastructure coordination. From creating centralized project portals to grappling with the challenges of utility information sharing, he doesn't shy away from the tough conversations about accountability, legislative efforts, and the quest for excellence. Tune in as we unpack the intricate dance of public and private sector roles in shaping the sustainable infrastructure of the future.
Show Notes:
Minnesota Infrastructure Resilience Task Force
https://www.lcc.mn.gov/irtf/

Michigan Infrastructure Council
https://www.michigan.gov/mic

Institute of Asset Management
https://theiam.org/

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1. Infrastructure Resilience with Russ Matthys - an APWA 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leader (00:00:00)

2. Developing Public Works Leaders (00:00:01)

3. Promoting STEM Education and Career Opportunities (00:09:22)

4. Minnesota Infrastructure Resilience Task Force (00:20:27)

5. Education and Asset Management in Infrastructure (00:28:10)

6. Telecommunications Industry and Asset Management (00:43:20)

7. Asset Management and Infrastructure Challenges (00:48:29)